animal experimentation

Presents a summary of ongoing controversies and historical background on the issue of animal testing; provides biographies of individuals and descriptions of organizations involved in the debate, and documents the historical shift in thinking after the nineteenth century that proposed alternative ways of conducting medical experimentation.

Describes the opposing viewpoints of those in favor of animal testing and those opposed to it in favor of animal welfare.

Relates the history of animal atmospheric and space flights from the fledgling biological flights of the post-World War II years to the era of the space shuttle, describing the controversial use of dogs, monkeys, mice, and other creatures by the U.S., Soviet Union, and other countries to pave with way for manned space exploration.

A graphic adaptation of the classic H.G. Wells novel about Edward Prendick, an ocean traveler who finds himself marooned on a Pacific island ruled over by the scientist Dr. Moreau, whose gruesome experiments on animals transform them into creatures resembling humans.

Offers an overview of issues surrounding animal dissection in middle school and high school, discussing legislation and regulation, teaching resources in the computer age, national versus state educational standards, and other related topics.

Discusses the issue of the use of laboratory animals who undergo tests for cosmetic and household product safety.

Having no one to help her with her problems, a widowed mouse visits the rats whose former imprisonment in a laboratory made them wise and long-lived.